Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum vs Cigar Eau de Parfum

Emporio Armani Lui

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1998	Year	1996
££	Price Tier	£

Cigar

ScentArt

A

Emporio Armani Lui

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Cigar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Emporio Armani Lui is a bittersweet symphony - a classic, classy scent that everyone loves, but its modern formulation is tragically fleeting. Once a signature, now a ghost of its former self, leaving a trail of compliments for the lucky few who catch a fleeting whiff, and a lot of frustration for everyone else.

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Our Verdict - Cigar Eau de Parfum

This legendary value frag smells far more expensive than it is. A classic fruity tobacco, Cigar polarises with its initial blast, but dries down to a rich, comforting aroma that captures hearts, though its performance can be a bit hit or miss on different skin chemistries.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	11%
Floral	20%	17%
Fruity	8%	17%
Green	11%	14%
Sweet	20%	16%
Warm	13%	13%
Woody	15%	13%
Earthy	10%	10%
Animalic	5%	6%
Fresh	18%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Emporio Armani Lui EdP

Cigar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 11% vs 19%

Lemon 11% vs 17%

Pineapple 11% vs 19%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Sage 17% Yuzu 14% Apple 13% Mandarin 11% Cardamom 10%

Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum

Plum 25% Pear 19%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 18% vs 22%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 23% Orris 21% Cyclamen 20% Rose 18%

Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum

Bay Leaf 28% Marigold 25% Geranium 24%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 21% vs 18%

Cedar 16% vs 17%

Musk 15% vs 16%

Only in Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 17% Tonka Bean 16% Amber 12%

Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 28% Patchouli 20%

Accords

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Cigar Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

88%

60%

Sweet

100%

96%

Citrus

52%

65%

Fruity

88%

Tobacco

88%

81%

Aromatic

68%

77%

Powdery

54%

65%

Fresh Spicy

73%

58%

Warm Spicy

55%

57%

Musky

Patchouli

57%

55%

Floral

Woody shared

100%

88%

Sweet shared

60%

100%

Citrus shared

96%

52%

Fruity shared

65%

88%

Tobacco

88%

Aromatic shared

81%

68%

Powdery shared

77%

54%

Fresh Spicy shared

65%

73%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

55%

Musky

57%

Patchouli

57%

Floral

55%

Performance

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum Cigar Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Emporio Armani Lui Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its clean, inoffensive woody-citrus and powdery accords make it an excellent choice for the office and casual wear, despite its poor longevity. While elegant enough for a date, its weak projection means it serves better in intimate settings than formal ones where a stronger presence is expected. It's not suited for sport due to its lack of energising projection and rapid fade.

Cigar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich tobacco and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for evening and formal wear. While some find it too bold for the office, its warm and comforting nature can be appreciated in more casual settings, especially in cooler weather.